Head to head
Fiat Professional Scudo vs Ford Transit Custom
The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 1.07m (3.5ft) longer and holds 0.8 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 1.07m (3.5ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Fiat Professional Scudo holds 0.8 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Fiat Professional Scudo | Ford Transit Custom | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 6.6 m3 | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Payload | 1.4 ton | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) |
| Load length | 3.67 m (Standard, with load-through bulkhead); 4.02 m (Maxi, with load-through bulkhead) | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) |
| Gross weight | - | 3225 kg (320 derivative) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) |
Sources: Fiat Professional Scudo, Ford Transit Custom. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Scudo if...
- you want one that takes loads 1.07m (3.5ft) longer
- you want one that holds 0.8 cubic metres more
A mid-size panel van for trades, couriers and fleets that need more room than a compact van without stepping up to a large van. The load-through bulkhead helps with long items such as pipe, ladders and trim.
Full Scudo specifications →Buy or hire the Custom if...
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Full Custom specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fiat Professional Scudo and the Ford Transit Custom?
The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 1.07m (3.5ft) longer and holds 0.8 cubic metres more. The Fiat Professional Scudo is a medium panel van with load-through bulkhead, diesel or electric (E-Scudo); the Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire..
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